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2012 REGISTRATION CLOSED

2013 Registration Details TBA

 Participant List as of 9/5/12

When? Sunday September 9, 2012 @ 7:00am


Where? Washoe County's Hidden Valley Regional Park - Course Map Here

What is the “RIKEN” Challenge?  Are you ready for something new, fun and challenging? Do you like to run?  Do you enjoy biking?  When you mix the two, you get “RIKEN”.  Imagine a race where you have support 100% of the time!   The RIKEN Challenge is an endurance event that covers 18 miles.  It is done in teams of two competitors.  One person starts off running, while the other rides a mountain bike beside the runner, offering both motivation and support.  Every mile along the course, team members transition from runner to biker or biker to runner!  Come challenge yourself with your best friend or significant other! 

What are the rules? 

• Athletes alternate each mile between running and biking.  Biker MUST stay with their runner at all times (unless stopping to use the restroom, stow away clothing in team pack, or get nutrition out of team pack). 
• Bicycle must be "upright" at all times.  1:00 time penalty if bike is lying down. (Only exception is if athlete who is on the bike, is stopped to use the restroom)
• Each rider must wear a helmet.  Team will be disqualified if found without a helmet on.  Chin strap must be strapped at all times.  1:00 time penalty if found with unsecured helmet. When running, helmet is secured in or on team pack. 
• Rider may ride in front of runner at .90 of each mile (.10 before exhange point), to allow time to get off bike, take off helmet and stow away in team pack.  However, bike MUST remain upright.  Helmet must not be unbuckled until rider has 1 foot on the ground.  1:00 time penalty for unbuckled helmet before 1 foot planted on the ground.
• Once bike and team pack are exchanged, runner may leave and head for the next mile marker.  Rider must immediately catch up to their runner and remain alongside, offering support.
• There will be three (3) secret check points along the route where you will receive a RIKEN-band.  Each team must have passed these check points and finish with 3 RIKEN-bands, or will be disqualified. No exceptions.
• Each athlete is responsible for their own nutrition (kept in team pack, on bike or on runner) and MUST keep all trash with them at all times.  Failure to do so will result in a 1:00 minute time penalty.
• Each team is 100% responsible for any and all repairs of team bike.  Any outside help will result in disqualification. No exceptions.
• Team must cross the finish line together, side-by-side, to be counted in the final results. No exceptions.
• Should team be unable to repair bike, team is allowed to push bike and run to finish. 
• Team must finish with two (2) members and their one (1) bike to be counted in final results and receive awards. No exceptions.

 

How do I register for the RIKEN Challenge?  CLICK HERE NOW TO REGISTER   Teams are made up of 2 members.  Each member MUST have either an annual USA Triathlon membership or purchase a one-day pass for the event (purchased at packet pickup).  One-day passes are $10 youth, $12 adult.  Annual membership is $45.  No exceptions.  CLICK HERE to Purchase Annual Membership

The last day to register for event is Saturday September 8, 2012 during packet pickup from 12pm to 3pm.  NO RACE DAY registration. No exceptions.  Packet pickup location is at Peloton Bikes located on 1635 Robb Dr # 3 Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-2925

How much is the entry fee?  $125 per team by MAY 18.  $135 per team by June 15. $150 per team by AUGUST 17.  $165 per team by AUGUST 31.  $180 per team  by SEPTEMBER 7.  $200 per team @ Packet Pickup. 

What are the RIKEN Challenge Categories?   There will be three (3) categories to compete in: “Male” “Female” and “Co-ed”.  Athlete must be at least 12 years old on race day.

Who will be awarded for completing the Inaugural RIKEN Challenge?  The top 3 of each category will be awarded.  Everyone will receive finisher’s awards. 

What do participants receive?

• All participants receive a Team Backpack (only 1 needed on race day)
• RIKEN Challenge Shirt
• Water bottle for competition
• High-tech racing hat
• Nutrition
• Finisher's Award
• Full lunch after the event

 Cut-off to be posted in Results - 4 hours.

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